Well today we are all either dealing with a New Moon hangover from the midnight showing or we are scrambling to see it today! Or perhaps BOTH! Share with us your thoughts! What was your favorite part? Did Jacob live up to the book? What did you think of the ending? The Volturi: were they what you pictured?!
SPOILER ALERTS! SPOILER ALERTS!
I just want to throw in my two cents here and say I was very pleased! The movie stayed close to the book and I only teared up once when it was just saying "October. November. December" that was so heart breaking especially with Lykke Li's song "Possibility" playing. I already have plans so see it at least 10 more times over the next two weeks. The wolves were great, Aro was EXACTLY how I imagined, the funny one liners had our whole theatre laughing out loud! The ending was PERFECT! Those are just my thoughts and please share with us what yours were!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
1. Tomorrow is the day (or tonight for many of us). Here is an interview that Stephenie Meyer that was conducted by The Twilight Saga and posted on her site. Enjoy some words from my favorite dreamer!
STEPHENIE'S ANSWERS
We received nearly 2000 of your questions for Stephenie at TheTwilightSaga.com. Stephenie has graciously answered a lot of your most asked questions below. Enjoy!
What was your favorite thing about Chris Weitz and how was his interpretation of the books different from Catherine Hardwicke? - Mira N.
My favorite thing about Chris Weitz: everything. Sounds hyperbole-ish, but he's really that amazing. If you follow along on some of the cast interviews you'll hear the same thing over and over. We all adore Chris. I would have to say that my very favorite thing about Chris as a director, coming from my unique position, is his passion for being true to the source material. He really immersed himself in the Twilight world and came to the set with the feel of it already in his head. We were very much on the same page. Second thing, he listens really well—to everybody, cast and crew.
In comparing New Moon to Twilight, I would say that the biggest difference in style is that Chris is more classic while Catherine is a little more edgy and modern. I wouldn't want both movies to be the same, though. I like seeing different interpretations. After all, no two people see the same thing when they read a novel. I enjoy seeing that visually.
After seeing Twilight the movie you mentioned that you wish you had thought of Bella catching a glimpse of Edward watching her sleep and thinking it was only a dream. Are there any new moments in the New Moon movie that you thought...I wish I had thought of that? Miss having you around the fandom, Nicole B. (Cocoa) Crestwood, KY
Hey Cocoa! I miss you guys, too! Hope you're well!
New Moon stays closer to the novel, so there aren't a lot of scenes that aren't closely related to the book. I am a little sad that my action movie—Crosshairs—is so generically titled. I like the name of the action movie they used for the film (they couldn't use Crosshairs because there is a movie named Crosshairs somewhere out there). It makes me laugh every time Kristen says it.
Also (and I don't consider this a spoiler because you've seen the trailers) there is a bit of a fight sequence in the Volturi tower now that isn't there in the book. At first, I had some resistance to this idea because in my mythology, if you start a fight with the Volturi, your story ends right there. It would have been kind of a bummer to have Edward, Bella, and Alice slaughtered in Volterra and no happy reunion scene (and no Eclipse or Breaking Dawn). But I worked with Melissa Rosenberg (the screen writer) and Summit until we came up with a solution that made sense with the story but also gave them the visual action they needed. And now that it's all put together and beautiful, I love it and kind of wish Felix had gotten his moment in the book.
Hi Stephenie! Texas LOVES you!!! In staying true to the novel, I'd like to know if there were any scenes missing from the original screenplay that you insisted be in the movie?? Thank you SOOO much!!!! -Trinity in Fort Worth
Sort of. In the original screenplay, Jacob's visit to Bella's room that one night didn't exist. The necessary information was still there, it was just scattered through a few other scenes. I really missed that scene, but change (and cutting!) is a part of the adaptation process—especially when you write really long books—so I was prepared to suck it up. And then Chris Weitz felt like we needed that scene, too, and he wrote up a beautiful version I love. And we all lived happily ever after.
I'm curious about whether or not you would have liked to write the screenplay for New Moon or any of the movies? Melissa has done great so far, but do you think the movies would have been any different if you hand a bigger hand in the screenplay? - Colleen
I don't think I'd be any good at adapting my own books. As you can tell, I like to write long stories. I do actually cut a lot in the editing process (Twilight was ten thousand words longer in the rough draft form), and what stays all feels absolutely vital to me. I just can't look at it objectively. I think I'd be better at adaption if I had some distance from the work. So yes, the movies would be different if I'd written the screenplay—they would be six hours long, which might sound great to some people, but as such they never would have been made.
Hi Stephenie - What is your favourite scene in New Moon the movie? - Laure
I can't really choose just one. I love so many things. Bella's and Edward's first conversation in the parking lot...the painting...Jessica's monologue...the scenes in Jacob's garage...the first time you see the werewolves!!...Jacob in Bella's room (thanks, Chris!)...the underwater moment...what you see while Thom Yorke's amazing song is playing...everything in Italy...and I could go on. It's all so good.
Hi Stephenie, I know that your writing is inspired a lot by the music you listen to, so my question is how much say did you have in the music that was picked for the movie/soundtrack? Thank you! - Marci P.
Not a ton. I had a short wish list, and I got one wish out of the four, and that's really a lot when you think about it. My answered wish: a Muse song. My wishes that were not granted: a Blue October song, a Marjorie Fair song, and a Motion City Soundtrack song. All of these artists were a big part of the New Moon writing process for me, and I would have liked to see them included, but in the end, the soundtrack is truly amazing, so I don't have any complaints.
Do you make any appearances in the New Moon movie? - Mandy, Captain of Official Team Jacob
Nope. I felt really awkward doing the first one, and I still have to cover my eyes for that part of the movie. I decided this time I didn't want to do anything like that, and it never came up, so problem averted!
What do you think about the casting of Robert Pattinson as Edward, i.e. does he look like you expected Edward to look like and does he portray the right emotions? - Carly, Captain of Official Team Edward
Initially—as in when Gillian (the producer) called me and said, "So, we're going to cast this guy, Robert Pattison. Go google him and see what you think!"—my opinion was that Rob would do a good version of Edward physically. Not the Edward I see in my head, of course, but a good and interesting portrayal. There's something otherworldly about his face, I thought as I watched him in Harry Potter and checked out the pictures on line. If vampires really existed, that's the kind of face you might wonder about, right? So I was happy with Catherine Hardwicke's choice, because it's not like we were going to find someone who looked like the person in my brain.
I continued in this same opinion for a while. I met with Rob a few times and was impressed by the amount of thought that he was putting into the character (though we still don't entirely agree on who's got Edward's emotional state right—Rob contends Edward is more depressed than I think he is) and I was excited to see what his version of Edward would be like. Cut to a few weeks later, when I headed up to Portland to watch the filming. And then Catherine said action, and Rob shifted into character and my jaw dropped open.
Suffice it to say, he really nailed it. He's not playing a version of Edward, he's playing Edward. There is still quite a difference between Rob's Edward and the Edward in my head, but there are moments when they look eerily similar. I'm still not sure how he does it, but I'm glad he can. As for emotions, I think he does a great job.
Of course, a lot of the credit for this goes to Kristen as well. She contributes the other half of that Bella-Edward vibe so amazingly well. I've been on set through three movies now, and I still thank my lucky stars every day that she signed on to this franchise.
How did you come up with the Twilight character names, were they random or did you have a reason behind them? - Carly
I'm not a huge research junkie, because I'm always more into creating the fantasy than the reality, but names are one of the things I do spend some research time on. For example, for Jasper's name I searched roll calls for the confederate army in Texas. Both "Jasper" and "Whitlock" are on those lists, but not together. The name Cullen exists on seventeenth century English headstones. Other names I find by time and place of birth—I look through the most baby popular names from that year or census records from that city. Some things are more random; if I'm really stuck for a surname, I'll flip through the phone book. For Edward, I wanted a name that had once been very romantic, but had fallen out of use (See: Edward Rochester, Edward Ferrars). Bella was the hardest for me to name, because I needed a modern name but nothing seemed to encompass her personality. I tried a lot of things that didn't fit at all. In the end, having just surrendered the hope of ever having a daughter, I gave her the name I would have given one of my children if any of them had decided to be a girl.
Since many of us will not have the opportunity to visit a movie set, what part of film making was fascinating to you? Thanks again for the opportunity to ask questions! It is appreciated! Anny
The most fascinating thing about filming is probably just what a huge undertaking it is. I'm constantly stunned by the sheer number of people it takes, by the size of the sets, by the intricate planning necessary. It's surprising to me that given all the effort and expense necessary, so many movies even get made. I love the care that goes into the set design, and the amazing things they can build (like tower interiors and mountain tops). I love watching the actors make dozens of minute shifts for each take of a scene, so that the director has a variety to work with when he starts cutting it together. I love it when everything comes together just right and even on the tiny little monitor, with no music and no editing, you can see that something exceptional just happened. It's a cool process, and one I never expected to have the opportunity to be involved with.
Of course, being on set is not constant excitement by any means. It takes hours to set up for each different camera angle, and during those times, it's pretty dead. On the last set, a bunch of people learned to knit. It can be very slow.
I am curious, when you think of Edward and Bella, or read or talk about them, do you still picture the people from your dream? Or has your images of these characters changed over time, especially now after seeing your books adapted to film? Thanks! Danyeal J.
When I read the books or think about the characters in a writing scenario, I still see them they way I first did. I can still see exactly what they looked like in that first dream. When I'm reading the script, however, it's all Kristen and Rob and Taylor.
Why in the world is Edward's volvo now black in the New Moon? - Kim B.
This wasn't my call. Picky as I am about cars, if I'd been rounding up the vehicles for Twilight, they all would have been the exact makes and models I'd written about (especially that '53 Chevy!). I don't know what all is involved with choosing the cars—I know they have to be able to get their hands on several identical vehicles—but I can say that I like this Volvo—the XC90—better than the first one—the C30. In regards to the color, it's actually a dark silver, not black. And I enjoy the black rims quite a bit.
Dear Stephenie, Each director brings something different to the movie they are working on. Do you feel that by using different directors for each movie will take away from the continuity of the story? - Shannon
As I said before, I like having new styles for each story. I think it reflects, to an extent, all the millions of different versions that exist in the world—a different one for every reader. As for continuity, I think we're fine there. The actors bring the same characters into the new vision, and the backdrop of the location is consistent.
Will New Moon the movie have a lot of Edward in it or will it be like the book and he will be missing for a big chunk of it? - Patricia M.
Something I felt very strongly about was that Edward's absence was essential to keeping the feel of the movie consistent with the feel of the book. The story doesn't work without the missing hero. Chris was able to come up with a way to preserve that feeling while at the same time conveying the fact that to Bella, Edward is always present. It's more than just that Bella's audio hallucinations are now visual hallucinations; Kristen's performance revolves beautifully around that absence. Edward is absent for a "big chunk" of the movie, but he's always there, too.
What does Stephenie think about the change of Edward from an auditory to a visual hallucination? For me this was an integral part of the book in that it added to the longing for Edward. - Karen M.
I think this change is necessary for the visual format, and I also think it works really well. The longing is still there.
Dearest Stephenie, I was wondering if you had given the actors in the movie some kind of advice to get a better insight to their character in the movie. Thank you so much for everything! You're amazing! - Lucila S.
I was able to give Rob the first half of Midnight Sun to help him prepare for the first film, and I feel like that manuscript is basically a guide to Edward. Of course, Kristen gets Bella's first person perspective in all the books. I have discussed most of the characters with the actors. I'm always happy to answer any questions, and it's fun to hear some of the backstories they come up with. I know Edi Gathegi has a fairly elaborate Laurent history in his head, and many others do the same thing. I like that they get into the roles so deeply.
Is there going to be a Breaking Dawn movie? If you are not sure of that, then do you wish there is going to be one? - Jamie C.
At this point in time, we're in talks. I would love to see BD made if it could be made well. It's a little bit trickier than the others.
First, thanks for the amazing books! Now, with the question: If you could live one scene (for real) in the movie, what would it be? - Anna
I think a lot of the scenes that are exciting write or to read about or watch on the screen would be very uncomfortable to experience first hand. The ones I would want to live would be the quieter scenes. In New Moon, probably the only scenes that would actually be fun to live would be Bella's birthday up to the papercut, and the night after Italy (though that one starts out pretty emotionally painful, too). Twilight, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn all have a lot more "it would be cool to be Bella right now" moments.
I love your books, thanks for writing them. What was your favorite memory of writing new moon and filming new moon!! - Christina B.
I have a lot of favorite moments from both. In the writing, envisioning Volterra and putting Bella into that situation was very exciting. I loved spending time with Jacob's character. All the interactions with the boys in the pack made me smile. The reunion scene between Bella and Edward felt really good to write.
As for the filming process, my favorite memories are not exactly favorite scenes, because you don't entirely get a sense of the scene until you see it cut together. I loved walking into the Volturi tower for the first time. (Adding to that moment was the fact that it was also the first time I met Daniel Cudmore. Picture the scene: I'm in this huge white marble rotunda, just in awe of the sheer size and how good it all looks, when through the door walks Daniel in full costume. Six foot eight, tailored black coat, deep red eyes. Totally perfect and totally intimidating. It was great!) Another favorite memory of the filming was watching Michael Sheen work. Michael is a staggeringly talented actor. It was an education just to watch his process.
I was wondering, in the trailers for New Moon, the werewolves all have tattoos on their right arms. What does that stand for? It wasn't in the book, so I wasn't sure. - Carissa S.
Like the Cullen crest that Catherine invented for the first movie, I believe the tattoo is just a visual sign of solidarity for the pack.
Do you think Taylor Lautner does a good job of portraying Jacob's smart alec side? Taylor seems so sweet, especially in the first movie, and I like to think of Jake (esp werewolf Jake) as a tough guy with an attitude, who sometimes let his nice side slip. Thank you! Larissa
Taylor is going to surprise you. He's wonderful as the sweet kid, but even better as the angry werewolf. The kid can act.
I was wondering what made you choose Italy for the home of the Volturi? Is there a special meaning about Italy in your life or was it a random setting? Thanks :] - Kerry K.
I chose Italy because I needed a place with a really long history. Choosing Volterra itself was a strange thing. I wrote the whole Volturi scene before I'd picked a location for it. For the first time, I was planning to create a fictional city, because at this point, I was starting to realize that people were actually going to read this book, and I was nervous about what the real life citizens of Forks would think, and more especially what the real life people of La Push would think—I'd taken some rather big liberties with their fictional history, and I wasn't sure if they would find it amusing or irritating. So, to avoid similar moments of panic, I decided to set my clan of ancient ruling vampires in a made up place. I was going to call this place "Volturin," and I knew it needed to be located in Tuscany about an hour or two from Florence—I'd already written the drive from the airport. I'd also already written my descriptions of the plaza and clock tower and Volturi turret. So I pull up a map of Tuscany, trying to decide if Alice should drive north, south, east, or west, and look at that—there is a city named Volterra just about an hour from Florence. So I google image search Volterra, and the very first picture that comes up is the Volterra clock tower. Chills. I called my sister (who'd already read about my fictional Volturin) and told her to go look at Volterra. She freaked, too, because she'd pictured it the same way, too. It was actually a rather creepy moment.
After that, I gave up the idea of creating a fake city and just hoped the people of Volterra did not mind a few vampires. When I went to visit a few years back, all the people I talked to were totally fine with the vampires—what had upset them was the fountain. They don't have one, and think their square is perfect without it.
Hello Mrs.Stephenie Meyer, I adore your books. My question is where did you get the inspiration to make Jacob Black a Native American? What is the whole back-story to Jacob being Native American? I too am native American [Navajo] by the way, therefore making me curious. Thank you very much if you answer my question or not, you still bring a great story to your readers around the world. - Kristine B.
There was a bit of random chance involved with including the Quileutes, but it was also about my personal fascination with Native American history. I picked Forks first, and at that point in time the Jacob character didn't exist. But around the same time that I realized it would be out of character for Edward to be able to admit that he was a vampire, I discovered the existence of La Push and started reading about the Quileute's unique history and culture. Jacob developed really naturally from that research, as a solution to my "how does Bella find out" dilemma and also as a way to enrich the mythology. If I hadn't always been very intrigued with Native American history, though, I don't know if the proximity of La Push would have resulted in Jacob's creation.
I love that you decided to skip over describing that first week (and the following months) after the break-up between Edward and Bella. It makes it that much more gut-wrenching because you truly feel like Bella was detached from herself and the world. I was wondering if it was your initial intent to leave that void there or did you edit anything out? Did you start by writing how she felt the next morning after Sam found her? I always wonder if it was just too hard to write for you. Thank you so much for answering these questions for us. Your books (The Host, too) have changed my life. --Eden S., Vancouver, Washington
This is how the blank pages came about: I never planned to write about the time immediately after Edward left. Originally, I just skipped to the one-paragraph preface to chapter four ("Time passes..."). It felt way too abrupt that way, though. I knew I didn't want to put those four months into words, because the words would never be as good as the reader's own imagination, but I wasn't sure how to make that transition feel right. So put some blank pages into the document to separate September from January. That felt a little bit better, but the passage of time still wasn't clear. I typed in the names of the months at the top of the pages, just playing around with it, so it looked like blank journal entries, and instantly felt a sense of rightness to that format. I think I tried it out on my agent first ("What do you think about having one-word pages, Jodi?") and she liked it. Then my editor played around with the formatting, putting the month names in the center of the page in caps, and that gave them more impact. We all loved it. So it was a process and not an immediate inspiration, but now it's one of my favorite things.
I am a 39-year-old member of the Older Women's Group (OWG) on thetwilightsaga.com. My question is, what lead you to the concept of IMPRINTING — in reference to the Wolf Packs future mates? Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this series! I can't tell you how much happiness it has brought me! Sincerely, Stephanie R. - Atlanta, GA
Imprinting was inspired by two different sources: ducklings and dragons. Imprinting actually exists in nature, but usually between parents and their offspring. I saw a nature documentary about ducklings imprinting on their moms and it always stuck with me. The other inspiration is Anne McCaffrey's dragon books (which, if you haven't read them, do so now! Start with Dragonflight). In her mythology, humans and dragons bond so tightly that if one of them dies, the other either suicides or goes mad. They love each other with an absolute and unreasoning love that never falters or changes. I was always captivated by this concept, and I wanted to explore that kind of life-changing and compulsory relationship.
While writing the books, were you ever unsure of whether Bella would choose Edward or Jacob, or did you always know she would end up with Edward in the end? - Samantha V.
I wrote New Moon and Eclipse after I wrote Forever Dawn, which is pretty much the rough draft of Breaking Dawn. So I always knew Bella's destiny was with Edward, and as her relationship with Jacob evolved and deepened through the course of the middle novels, writing about it was sometimes painful. Even knowing Jacob's eventual happy ending, it was hard to put him through all the heartbreak. I do know what would have happened if Bella hadn't jumped off the cliff that day, but I always knew that was a could-have-been that wasn't the right way to go.
Question: Lets say Bella did go to college... Later on in life what profession do you imagine for her?? - Abigail
I always imagined that Bella would someday teach. She really admired that one part of Renee's personality—Renee may be dippy, but she's a great teacher and the kids love her—and I saw her taking her love of books in that direction. She would have taught older students, though. High school or college. Maybe she still will—in night school.
Out of the entire series, to you what is the most romantic moment between Bella and Edward? Why? - twilight-fan
For me, it's always been the last two pages of Breaking Dawn. It's the culmination of so much that's happened between them, and such a happy, satisfying moment for me.
My question for you is.... are you at all surprised by the variety in age of your readers? I am 32 years old and absolutely loved your books, and I know I am not alone, in many discussion groups I have found there are 30, 40, even 50 somethings reading twilight. Thanks and keep writing! - Amy B.
Because I wrote Twilight for my twenty-nine-year-old self and not for a future YA audience, it always made sense to me that women my age would get it the same way I did. Are you ever too old to remember falling in love for the first time?
There are many of us 30+ that enjoy (well we are actually obsessed with) the entire Twilight series! Is there anything that you do to help you escape reality momentarily? - Michelle P., Oklahoma
Reading was always my favorite escape. I read a lot of fantasy; I like spending time in worlds that don't exist. However, writing is now my best escape. For me, it's more fulfilling and takes me farther away from the real world than reading does.
You have such a great taste in music. What would be your ultimate karaoke song? - Justina
This one changes a lot. Today, I'd want to sing along with Metric, probably "Sick Muse" or "Front Row."
If you had to choose, would you rather be a vampire or a werewolf? - Kaitlin T.
Werewolf. I like being able to change my mind, and the werewolves always have the option to go back to "normal."
Are you writing any other books right now? - Kershia
One of the weirdest things for me about success is how it sucks away your time. I'm successful because I write books, but that very success takes all my writing time! It's very frustrating. I'm just itching to get back into a fantasy world right now, but the real world won't let me. I thought this would be a writing year, but unless you count emails as writing, it didn't work out that way. I was able to do a few smaller things that will show up here and there—an extra chapter for the release of The Host in paperback, that kind of thing. I've really worked to clear my time, but that is a slow and ongoing process. Of course, another aspect is that I am more burned out by the last five years than I even realized.
My question: Is Stephenie Team Jacob or Team Edward? Please add that "I am a huge fan. Xoxo, Jenny"
I am Team "You Don't Have to Choose When it's Fiction."
Hi Stephenie! :) Of course, I love the Twilight saga, but I was also blown away by how beautiful and unique your other novel, The Host, was -- so I was wondering: do you have any plans for more books not related to Twilight? Thank you so much! :) Kelly <3
I'd like to eventually have The Host be part of a trilogy. That's one of the projects I'd really like to get to in the next year or so.
To address the many, many questions about Midnight Sun:
I've found that there really isn't any answer I can give that changes the substance or tenor of the myriads of requests, pleadings, and demands I get for Midnight Sun to be finished, so I feel a little silly answering that question at all. But it's the most popular question, so I'll take another stab at it.
I am not working on Midnight Sun now. I don't have a plan for when I'll get to it; I don't know now what the right time for it will be.
In your questions, there were some erroneous conclusions about the situation which I'll try to set straight. First, Midnight Sun is not finished and locked in a safe, waiting for me to be done angsting over the leak. If it were done, I would be throwing it on the bookstore shelves myself. I'd love to be able to give it to all the people who are anxiously waiting for it. Second, I am not upset about the leak. I haven't been for a long time; I was over it after about three weeks. Third, and most important, I am not trying to punish anyone. Not the persons who leaked it, not the people who read the leak, nobody. As I said, it would make me very happy to be able to give it to anyone who wants it.
So why the hold up? Because it's not finished and lying in a safe. It's not done, and finishing it is not a simple matter of sitting down in front of my computer and typing out the words; the words have to be there in my head to type out, and right now, they're not. I have to be in the zone to write any story, and trying to force myself into that zone is a waste of time, I've found. I'll get back to Midnight Sun when the story is compelling to me again. Just because people want it so badly does not make it more write-able; kind of the opposite, actually. I need to be alone with a story to write, and Midnight Sun feels really crowded, if you know what I mean.
People write for different reasons. I have always written to make myself happy. If I'm enjoying a story, feeling the creativity flow, engrossed in a world, then I write and I write fast. If I'm not into it, I can't write. I've never been someone who writes on demand and I can't imagine working that way. As cool as it would be to say to my favorite author, "You know, I'd really like to read a great book about a narwhal mafia. Write that for me, 'kay?" or even "I'd love a sequel to that last one," that's not how it works. How it works is that my favorite author writes a new book about whatever he/she is interested in. Maybe it takes a year, maybe it takes five. If it's something I want to read, I buy it or I check it out at the library. If not, I find something else to read. The end.
(All of this goes for writing about vampires in general, too. Vampires and I? We're on a break.)
I'm pretty sure this won't slow the pleadings and the demands, but I didn't want you to think I was ignoring the question.
In the meantime, there are so many great books out there. I've got some recommendations on my site, and any librarian would love to show you more options. Same goes for independent bookstore employees. Ask for guidance, and they will fill your arms with awesomeness!
STEPHENIE'S ANSWERS
We received nearly 2000 of your questions for Stephenie at TheTwilightSaga.com. Stephenie has graciously answered a lot of your most asked questions below. Enjoy!
What was your favorite thing about Chris Weitz and how was his interpretation of the books different from Catherine Hardwicke? - Mira N.
My favorite thing about Chris Weitz: everything. Sounds hyperbole-ish, but he's really that amazing. If you follow along on some of the cast interviews you'll hear the same thing over and over. We all adore Chris. I would have to say that my very favorite thing about Chris as a director, coming from my unique position, is his passion for being true to the source material. He really immersed himself in the Twilight world and came to the set with the feel of it already in his head. We were very much on the same page. Second thing, he listens really well—to everybody, cast and crew.
In comparing New Moon to Twilight, I would say that the biggest difference in style is that Chris is more classic while Catherine is a little more edgy and modern. I wouldn't want both movies to be the same, though. I like seeing different interpretations. After all, no two people see the same thing when they read a novel. I enjoy seeing that visually.
After seeing Twilight the movie you mentioned that you wish you had thought of Bella catching a glimpse of Edward watching her sleep and thinking it was only a dream. Are there any new moments in the New Moon movie that you thought...I wish I had thought of that? Miss having you around the fandom, Nicole B. (Cocoa) Crestwood, KY
Hey Cocoa! I miss you guys, too! Hope you're well!
New Moon stays closer to the novel, so there aren't a lot of scenes that aren't closely related to the book. I am a little sad that my action movie—Crosshairs—is so generically titled. I like the name of the action movie they used for the film (they couldn't use Crosshairs because there is a movie named Crosshairs somewhere out there). It makes me laugh every time Kristen says it.
Also (and I don't consider this a spoiler because you've seen the trailers) there is a bit of a fight sequence in the Volturi tower now that isn't there in the book. At first, I had some resistance to this idea because in my mythology, if you start a fight with the Volturi, your story ends right there. It would have been kind of a bummer to have Edward, Bella, and Alice slaughtered in Volterra and no happy reunion scene (and no Eclipse or Breaking Dawn). But I worked with Melissa Rosenberg (the screen writer) and Summit until we came up with a solution that made sense with the story but also gave them the visual action they needed. And now that it's all put together and beautiful, I love it and kind of wish Felix had gotten his moment in the book.
Hi Stephenie! Texas LOVES you!!! In staying true to the novel, I'd like to know if there were any scenes missing from the original screenplay that you insisted be in the movie?? Thank you SOOO much!!!! -Trinity in Fort Worth
Sort of. In the original screenplay, Jacob's visit to Bella's room that one night didn't exist. The necessary information was still there, it was just scattered through a few other scenes. I really missed that scene, but change (and cutting!) is a part of the adaptation process—especially when you write really long books—so I was prepared to suck it up. And then Chris Weitz felt like we needed that scene, too, and he wrote up a beautiful version I love. And we all lived happily ever after.
I'm curious about whether or not you would have liked to write the screenplay for New Moon or any of the movies? Melissa has done great so far, but do you think the movies would have been any different if you hand a bigger hand in the screenplay? - Colleen
I don't think I'd be any good at adapting my own books. As you can tell, I like to write long stories. I do actually cut a lot in the editing process (Twilight was ten thousand words longer in the rough draft form), and what stays all feels absolutely vital to me. I just can't look at it objectively. I think I'd be better at adaption if I had some distance from the work. So yes, the movies would be different if I'd written the screenplay—they would be six hours long, which might sound great to some people, but as such they never would have been made.
Hi Stephenie - What is your favourite scene in New Moon the movie? - Laure
I can't really choose just one. I love so many things. Bella's and Edward's first conversation in the parking lot...the painting...Jessica's monologue...the scenes in Jacob's garage...the first time you see the werewolves!!...Jacob in Bella's room (thanks, Chris!)...the underwater moment...what you see while Thom Yorke's amazing song is playing...everything in Italy...and I could go on. It's all so good.
Hi Stephenie, I know that your writing is inspired a lot by the music you listen to, so my question is how much say did you have in the music that was picked for the movie/soundtrack? Thank you! - Marci P.
Not a ton. I had a short wish list, and I got one wish out of the four, and that's really a lot when you think about it. My answered wish: a Muse song. My wishes that were not granted: a Blue October song, a Marjorie Fair song, and a Motion City Soundtrack song. All of these artists were a big part of the New Moon writing process for me, and I would have liked to see them included, but in the end, the soundtrack is truly amazing, so I don't have any complaints.
Do you make any appearances in the New Moon movie? - Mandy, Captain of Official Team Jacob
Nope. I felt really awkward doing the first one, and I still have to cover my eyes for that part of the movie. I decided this time I didn't want to do anything like that, and it never came up, so problem averted!
What do you think about the casting of Robert Pattinson as Edward, i.e. does he look like you expected Edward to look like and does he portray the right emotions? - Carly, Captain of Official Team Edward
Initially—as in when Gillian (the producer) called me and said, "So, we're going to cast this guy, Robert Pattison. Go google him and see what you think!"—my opinion was that Rob would do a good version of Edward physically. Not the Edward I see in my head, of course, but a good and interesting portrayal. There's something otherworldly about his face, I thought as I watched him in Harry Potter and checked out the pictures on line. If vampires really existed, that's the kind of face you might wonder about, right? So I was happy with Catherine Hardwicke's choice, because it's not like we were going to find someone who looked like the person in my brain.
I continued in this same opinion for a while. I met with Rob a few times and was impressed by the amount of thought that he was putting into the character (though we still don't entirely agree on who's got Edward's emotional state right—Rob contends Edward is more depressed than I think he is) and I was excited to see what his version of Edward would be like. Cut to a few weeks later, when I headed up to Portland to watch the filming. And then Catherine said action, and Rob shifted into character and my jaw dropped open.
Suffice it to say, he really nailed it. He's not playing a version of Edward, he's playing Edward. There is still quite a difference between Rob's Edward and the Edward in my head, but there are moments when they look eerily similar. I'm still not sure how he does it, but I'm glad he can. As for emotions, I think he does a great job.
Of course, a lot of the credit for this goes to Kristen as well. She contributes the other half of that Bella-Edward vibe so amazingly well. I've been on set through three movies now, and I still thank my lucky stars every day that she signed on to this franchise.
How did you come up with the Twilight character names, were they random or did you have a reason behind them? - Carly
I'm not a huge research junkie, because I'm always more into creating the fantasy than the reality, but names are one of the things I do spend some research time on. For example, for Jasper's name I searched roll calls for the confederate army in Texas. Both "Jasper" and "Whitlock" are on those lists, but not together. The name Cullen exists on seventeenth century English headstones. Other names I find by time and place of birth—I look through the most baby popular names from that year or census records from that city. Some things are more random; if I'm really stuck for a surname, I'll flip through the phone book. For Edward, I wanted a name that had once been very romantic, but had fallen out of use (See: Edward Rochester, Edward Ferrars). Bella was the hardest for me to name, because I needed a modern name but nothing seemed to encompass her personality. I tried a lot of things that didn't fit at all. In the end, having just surrendered the hope of ever having a daughter, I gave her the name I would have given one of my children if any of them had decided to be a girl.
Since many of us will not have the opportunity to visit a movie set, what part of film making was fascinating to you? Thanks again for the opportunity to ask questions! It is appreciated! Anny
The most fascinating thing about filming is probably just what a huge undertaking it is. I'm constantly stunned by the sheer number of people it takes, by the size of the sets, by the intricate planning necessary. It's surprising to me that given all the effort and expense necessary, so many movies even get made. I love the care that goes into the set design, and the amazing things they can build (like tower interiors and mountain tops). I love watching the actors make dozens of minute shifts for each take of a scene, so that the director has a variety to work with when he starts cutting it together. I love it when everything comes together just right and even on the tiny little monitor, with no music and no editing, you can see that something exceptional just happened. It's a cool process, and one I never expected to have the opportunity to be involved with.
Of course, being on set is not constant excitement by any means. It takes hours to set up for each different camera angle, and during those times, it's pretty dead. On the last set, a bunch of people learned to knit. It can be very slow.
I am curious, when you think of Edward and Bella, or read or talk about them, do you still picture the people from your dream? Or has your images of these characters changed over time, especially now after seeing your books adapted to film? Thanks! Danyeal J.
When I read the books or think about the characters in a writing scenario, I still see them they way I first did. I can still see exactly what they looked like in that first dream. When I'm reading the script, however, it's all Kristen and Rob and Taylor.
Why in the world is Edward's volvo now black in the New Moon? - Kim B.
This wasn't my call. Picky as I am about cars, if I'd been rounding up the vehicles for Twilight, they all would have been the exact makes and models I'd written about (especially that '53 Chevy!). I don't know what all is involved with choosing the cars—I know they have to be able to get their hands on several identical vehicles—but I can say that I like this Volvo—the XC90—better than the first one—the C30. In regards to the color, it's actually a dark silver, not black. And I enjoy the black rims quite a bit.
Dear Stephenie, Each director brings something different to the movie they are working on. Do you feel that by using different directors for each movie will take away from the continuity of the story? - Shannon
As I said before, I like having new styles for each story. I think it reflects, to an extent, all the millions of different versions that exist in the world—a different one for every reader. As for continuity, I think we're fine there. The actors bring the same characters into the new vision, and the backdrop of the location is consistent.
Will New Moon the movie have a lot of Edward in it or will it be like the book and he will be missing for a big chunk of it? - Patricia M.
Something I felt very strongly about was that Edward's absence was essential to keeping the feel of the movie consistent with the feel of the book. The story doesn't work without the missing hero. Chris was able to come up with a way to preserve that feeling while at the same time conveying the fact that to Bella, Edward is always present. It's more than just that Bella's audio hallucinations are now visual hallucinations; Kristen's performance revolves beautifully around that absence. Edward is absent for a "big chunk" of the movie, but he's always there, too.
What does Stephenie think about the change of Edward from an auditory to a visual hallucination? For me this was an integral part of the book in that it added to the longing for Edward. - Karen M.
I think this change is necessary for the visual format, and I also think it works really well. The longing is still there.
Dearest Stephenie, I was wondering if you had given the actors in the movie some kind of advice to get a better insight to their character in the movie. Thank you so much for everything! You're amazing! - Lucila S.
I was able to give Rob the first half of Midnight Sun to help him prepare for the first film, and I feel like that manuscript is basically a guide to Edward. Of course, Kristen gets Bella's first person perspective in all the books. I have discussed most of the characters with the actors. I'm always happy to answer any questions, and it's fun to hear some of the backstories they come up with. I know Edi Gathegi has a fairly elaborate Laurent history in his head, and many others do the same thing. I like that they get into the roles so deeply.
Is there going to be a Breaking Dawn movie? If you are not sure of that, then do you wish there is going to be one? - Jamie C.
At this point in time, we're in talks. I would love to see BD made if it could be made well. It's a little bit trickier than the others.
First, thanks for the amazing books! Now, with the question: If you could live one scene (for real) in the movie, what would it be? - Anna
I think a lot of the scenes that are exciting write or to read about or watch on the screen would be very uncomfortable to experience first hand. The ones I would want to live would be the quieter scenes. In New Moon, probably the only scenes that would actually be fun to live would be Bella's birthday up to the papercut, and the night after Italy (though that one starts out pretty emotionally painful, too). Twilight, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn all have a lot more "it would be cool to be Bella right now" moments.
I love your books, thanks for writing them. What was your favorite memory of writing new moon and filming new moon!! - Christina B.
I have a lot of favorite moments from both. In the writing, envisioning Volterra and putting Bella into that situation was very exciting. I loved spending time with Jacob's character. All the interactions with the boys in the pack made me smile. The reunion scene between Bella and Edward felt really good to write.
As for the filming process, my favorite memories are not exactly favorite scenes, because you don't entirely get a sense of the scene until you see it cut together. I loved walking into the Volturi tower for the first time. (Adding to that moment was the fact that it was also the first time I met Daniel Cudmore. Picture the scene: I'm in this huge white marble rotunda, just in awe of the sheer size and how good it all looks, when through the door walks Daniel in full costume. Six foot eight, tailored black coat, deep red eyes. Totally perfect and totally intimidating. It was great!) Another favorite memory of the filming was watching Michael Sheen work. Michael is a staggeringly talented actor. It was an education just to watch his process.
I was wondering, in the trailers for New Moon, the werewolves all have tattoos on their right arms. What does that stand for? It wasn't in the book, so I wasn't sure. - Carissa S.
Like the Cullen crest that Catherine invented for the first movie, I believe the tattoo is just a visual sign of solidarity for the pack.
Do you think Taylor Lautner does a good job of portraying Jacob's smart alec side? Taylor seems so sweet, especially in the first movie, and I like to think of Jake (esp werewolf Jake) as a tough guy with an attitude, who sometimes let his nice side slip. Thank you! Larissa
Taylor is going to surprise you. He's wonderful as the sweet kid, but even better as the angry werewolf. The kid can act.
I was wondering what made you choose Italy for the home of the Volturi? Is there a special meaning about Italy in your life or was it a random setting? Thanks :] - Kerry K.
I chose Italy because I needed a place with a really long history. Choosing Volterra itself was a strange thing. I wrote the whole Volturi scene before I'd picked a location for it. For the first time, I was planning to create a fictional city, because at this point, I was starting to realize that people were actually going to read this book, and I was nervous about what the real life citizens of Forks would think, and more especially what the real life people of La Push would think—I'd taken some rather big liberties with their fictional history, and I wasn't sure if they would find it amusing or irritating. So, to avoid similar moments of panic, I decided to set my clan of ancient ruling vampires in a made up place. I was going to call this place "Volturin," and I knew it needed to be located in Tuscany about an hour or two from Florence—I'd already written the drive from the airport. I'd also already written my descriptions of the plaza and clock tower and Volturi turret. So I pull up a map of Tuscany, trying to decide if Alice should drive north, south, east, or west, and look at that—there is a city named Volterra just about an hour from Florence. So I google image search Volterra, and the very first picture that comes up is the Volterra clock tower. Chills. I called my sister (who'd already read about my fictional Volturin) and told her to go look at Volterra. She freaked, too, because she'd pictured it the same way, too. It was actually a rather creepy moment.
After that, I gave up the idea of creating a fake city and just hoped the people of Volterra did not mind a few vampires. When I went to visit a few years back, all the people I talked to were totally fine with the vampires—what had upset them was the fountain. They don't have one, and think their square is perfect without it.
Hello Mrs.Stephenie Meyer, I adore your books. My question is where did you get the inspiration to make Jacob Black a Native American? What is the whole back-story to Jacob being Native American? I too am native American [Navajo] by the way, therefore making me curious. Thank you very much if you answer my question or not, you still bring a great story to your readers around the world. - Kristine B.
There was a bit of random chance involved with including the Quileutes, but it was also about my personal fascination with Native American history. I picked Forks first, and at that point in time the Jacob character didn't exist. But around the same time that I realized it would be out of character for Edward to be able to admit that he was a vampire, I discovered the existence of La Push and started reading about the Quileute's unique history and culture. Jacob developed really naturally from that research, as a solution to my "how does Bella find out" dilemma and also as a way to enrich the mythology. If I hadn't always been very intrigued with Native American history, though, I don't know if the proximity of La Push would have resulted in Jacob's creation.
I love that you decided to skip over describing that first week (and the following months) after the break-up between Edward and Bella. It makes it that much more gut-wrenching because you truly feel like Bella was detached from herself and the world. I was wondering if it was your initial intent to leave that void there or did you edit anything out? Did you start by writing how she felt the next morning after Sam found her? I always wonder if it was just too hard to write for you. Thank you so much for answering these questions for us. Your books (The Host, too) have changed my life. --Eden S., Vancouver, Washington
This is how the blank pages came about: I never planned to write about the time immediately after Edward left. Originally, I just skipped to the one-paragraph preface to chapter four ("Time passes..."). It felt way too abrupt that way, though. I knew I didn't want to put those four months into words, because the words would never be as good as the reader's own imagination, but I wasn't sure how to make that transition feel right. So put some blank pages into the document to separate September from January. That felt a little bit better, but the passage of time still wasn't clear. I typed in the names of the months at the top of the pages, just playing around with it, so it looked like blank journal entries, and instantly felt a sense of rightness to that format. I think I tried it out on my agent first ("What do you think about having one-word pages, Jodi?") and she liked it. Then my editor played around with the formatting, putting the month names in the center of the page in caps, and that gave them more impact. We all loved it. So it was a process and not an immediate inspiration, but now it's one of my favorite things.
I am a 39-year-old member of the Older Women's Group (OWG) on thetwilightsaga.com. My question is, what lead you to the concept of IMPRINTING — in reference to the Wolf Packs future mates? Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this series! I can't tell you how much happiness it has brought me! Sincerely, Stephanie R. - Atlanta, GA
Imprinting was inspired by two different sources: ducklings and dragons. Imprinting actually exists in nature, but usually between parents and their offspring. I saw a nature documentary about ducklings imprinting on their moms and it always stuck with me. The other inspiration is Anne McCaffrey's dragon books (which, if you haven't read them, do so now! Start with Dragonflight). In her mythology, humans and dragons bond so tightly that if one of them dies, the other either suicides or goes mad. They love each other with an absolute and unreasoning love that never falters or changes. I was always captivated by this concept, and I wanted to explore that kind of life-changing and compulsory relationship.
While writing the books, were you ever unsure of whether Bella would choose Edward or Jacob, or did you always know she would end up with Edward in the end? - Samantha V.
I wrote New Moon and Eclipse after I wrote Forever Dawn, which is pretty much the rough draft of Breaking Dawn. So I always knew Bella's destiny was with Edward, and as her relationship with Jacob evolved and deepened through the course of the middle novels, writing about it was sometimes painful. Even knowing Jacob's eventual happy ending, it was hard to put him through all the heartbreak. I do know what would have happened if Bella hadn't jumped off the cliff that day, but I always knew that was a could-have-been that wasn't the right way to go.
Question: Lets say Bella did go to college... Later on in life what profession do you imagine for her?? - Abigail
I always imagined that Bella would someday teach. She really admired that one part of Renee's personality—Renee may be dippy, but she's a great teacher and the kids love her—and I saw her taking her love of books in that direction. She would have taught older students, though. High school or college. Maybe she still will—in night school.
Out of the entire series, to you what is the most romantic moment between Bella and Edward? Why? - twilight-fan
For me, it's always been the last two pages of Breaking Dawn. It's the culmination of so much that's happened between them, and such a happy, satisfying moment for me.
My question for you is.... are you at all surprised by the variety in age of your readers? I am 32 years old and absolutely loved your books, and I know I am not alone, in many discussion groups I have found there are 30, 40, even 50 somethings reading twilight. Thanks and keep writing! - Amy B.
Because I wrote Twilight for my twenty-nine-year-old self and not for a future YA audience, it always made sense to me that women my age would get it the same way I did. Are you ever too old to remember falling in love for the first time?
There are many of us 30+ that enjoy (well we are actually obsessed with) the entire Twilight series! Is there anything that you do to help you escape reality momentarily? - Michelle P., Oklahoma
Reading was always my favorite escape. I read a lot of fantasy; I like spending time in worlds that don't exist. However, writing is now my best escape. For me, it's more fulfilling and takes me farther away from the real world than reading does.
You have such a great taste in music. What would be your ultimate karaoke song? - Justina
This one changes a lot. Today, I'd want to sing along with Metric, probably "Sick Muse" or "Front Row."
If you had to choose, would you rather be a vampire or a werewolf? - Kaitlin T.
Werewolf. I like being able to change my mind, and the werewolves always have the option to go back to "normal."
Are you writing any other books right now? - Kershia
One of the weirdest things for me about success is how it sucks away your time. I'm successful because I write books, but that very success takes all my writing time! It's very frustrating. I'm just itching to get back into a fantasy world right now, but the real world won't let me. I thought this would be a writing year, but unless you count emails as writing, it didn't work out that way. I was able to do a few smaller things that will show up here and there—an extra chapter for the release of The Host in paperback, that kind of thing. I've really worked to clear my time, but that is a slow and ongoing process. Of course, another aspect is that I am more burned out by the last five years than I even realized.
My question: Is Stephenie Team Jacob or Team Edward? Please add that "I am a huge fan. Xoxo, Jenny"
I am Team "You Don't Have to Choose When it's Fiction."
Hi Stephenie! :) Of course, I love the Twilight saga, but I was also blown away by how beautiful and unique your other novel, The Host, was -- so I was wondering: do you have any plans for more books not related to Twilight? Thank you so much! :) Kelly <3
I'd like to eventually have The Host be part of a trilogy. That's one of the projects I'd really like to get to in the next year or so.
To address the many, many questions about Midnight Sun:
I've found that there really isn't any answer I can give that changes the substance or tenor of the myriads of requests, pleadings, and demands I get for Midnight Sun to be finished, so I feel a little silly answering that question at all. But it's the most popular question, so I'll take another stab at it.
I am not working on Midnight Sun now. I don't have a plan for when I'll get to it; I don't know now what the right time for it will be.
In your questions, there were some erroneous conclusions about the situation which I'll try to set straight. First, Midnight Sun is not finished and locked in a safe, waiting for me to be done angsting over the leak. If it were done, I would be throwing it on the bookstore shelves myself. I'd love to be able to give it to all the people who are anxiously waiting for it. Second, I am not upset about the leak. I haven't been for a long time; I was over it after about three weeks. Third, and most important, I am not trying to punish anyone. Not the persons who leaked it, not the people who read the leak, nobody. As I said, it would make me very happy to be able to give it to anyone who wants it.
So why the hold up? Because it's not finished and lying in a safe. It's not done, and finishing it is not a simple matter of sitting down in front of my computer and typing out the words; the words have to be there in my head to type out, and right now, they're not. I have to be in the zone to write any story, and trying to force myself into that zone is a waste of time, I've found. I'll get back to Midnight Sun when the story is compelling to me again. Just because people want it so badly does not make it more write-able; kind of the opposite, actually. I need to be alone with a story to write, and Midnight Sun feels really crowded, if you know what I mean.
People write for different reasons. I have always written to make myself happy. If I'm enjoying a story, feeling the creativity flow, engrossed in a world, then I write and I write fast. If I'm not into it, I can't write. I've never been someone who writes on demand and I can't imagine working that way. As cool as it would be to say to my favorite author, "You know, I'd really like to read a great book about a narwhal mafia. Write that for me, 'kay?" or even "I'd love a sequel to that last one," that's not how it works. How it works is that my favorite author writes a new book about whatever he/she is interested in. Maybe it takes a year, maybe it takes five. If it's something I want to read, I buy it or I check it out at the library. If not, I find something else to read. The end.
(All of this goes for writing about vampires in general, too. Vampires and I? We're on a break.)
I'm pretty sure this won't slow the pleadings and the demands, but I didn't want you to think I was ignoring the question.
In the meantime, there are so many great books out there. I've got some recommendations on my site, and any librarian would love to show you more options. Same goes for independent bookstore employees. Ask for guidance, and they will fill your arms with awesomeness!
New Moon Music Countdown
ZERO DAYS ZERO DAYS!
ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS HERE!!
I'm counting down the hours until New Moon! For me on the East Coast I have 8 and half hours) Just typing that gets me all hyped up!!!
Ok today's song is from Jackson Rathbone's band 100 Monkeys. and the song is "Ugly Girl."
This is a great song that makes you wanna sing along and dance at the same time!
The video is also hilarious with close up of Jackson's lips...(DELISH) You can check it out below of an older post. So get this song, put it on your ipod and head out to watch New Moon!
Make sure you share your thoughts on here after you've watch NM and tell us what you think!
ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS HERE!!
I'm counting down the hours until New Moon! For me on the East Coast I have 8 and half hours) Just typing that gets me all hyped up!!!
Ok today's song is from Jackson Rathbone's band 100 Monkeys. and the song is "Ugly Girl."
This is a great song that makes you wanna sing along and dance at the same time!
The video is also hilarious with close up of Jackson's lips...(DELISH) You can check it out below of an older post. So get this song, put it on your ipod and head out to watch New Moon!
Make sure you share your thoughts on here after you've watch NM and tell us what you think!
Remember me
Im going to go out on a limb here and post something totally non twi related..The Remember Me Trailer-well it has RPatz so that counts for something right? The movie looks amazing!!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
2. I think the best way to recap the New Moon Red Carpet event, is to listen to the creator herself as well as a few of its stars.
New Moon Music Countdown
ONE DAY!!!!! ONE DAY!!!!! Im sorry Im totally flipping my lid here because we are going to be watching New Moon tomorrow night!!!!!!
Sorry, Im back. Today's song is "Midnite Solar" by Lupe Fiasco. Its a bonus track on the New Moon Soundtrack. I'll be honest its a good song and I like it! Its got a beat to it that is one you don't hear very often and I am curious as to where the song is placed in the movie. Could be at the ending credits? Could be when Jake and Bella pass the wolf pack....who knows! I am just jazzed for the movie!! Ok, Im off to blip it!
Tell me what you think!! Share people!!
Sorry, Im back. Today's song is "Midnite Solar" by Lupe Fiasco. Its a bonus track on the New Moon Soundtrack. I'll be honest its a good song and I like it! Its got a beat to it that is one you don't hear very often and I am curious as to where the song is placed in the movie. Could be at the ending credits? Could be when Jake and Bella pass the wolf pack....who knows! I am just jazzed for the movie!! Ok, Im off to blip it!
Tell me what you think!! Share people!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
New Moon Music Countdown
TWO DAYS! TWO DAYS!
I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve! So today's song is Slow Life by Grizzly Bear. This song i feel could be either from Jacob's POV or Edward's. The lyrics express feelings of love but the one is more in love with the other and they would cut them free if they wanted to be. I think Edward would be more fitting with some of the lyrics because he tells Bella he wouldn't stand in her way if she ever wanted something else. But then again Jacob lets her go with Alice to save Edward because he knows she loves Edward. Here's some of the lyrics...you tell me what you think!
I think I know whats on your mind
A couple words, a great divide
Waiting in the wings a sparing spite
Crawling out the foreground from behind
Even though you're the only one I see
If you ask,I'll cut you free
Please don't ask for chance,it'll never be...
Take anything you want its fine
Keep up the slow life for the night
Dont take it back, I'll just deny
This constant noise all the time
I like this song alot and feel its a great addition to the New Moon Soundtrack. Anya Marina was a guest interviewer on the Myspace live stream of the New Moon Premier last night. I will hold my tongue, but say this. She should stick to her day job. Thoughts?
I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve! So today's song is Slow Life by Grizzly Bear. This song i feel could be either from Jacob's POV or Edward's. The lyrics express feelings of love but the one is more in love with the other and they would cut them free if they wanted to be. I think Edward would be more fitting with some of the lyrics because he tells Bella he wouldn't stand in her way if she ever wanted something else. But then again Jacob lets her go with Alice to save Edward because he knows she loves Edward. Here's some of the lyrics...you tell me what you think!
I think I know whats on your mind
A couple words, a great divide
Waiting in the wings a sparing spite
Crawling out the foreground from behind
Even though you're the only one I see
If you ask,I'll cut you free
Please don't ask for chance,it'll never be...
Take anything you want its fine
Keep up the slow life for the night
Dont take it back, I'll just deny
This constant noise all the time
I like this song alot and feel its a great addition to the New Moon Soundtrack. Anya Marina was a guest interviewer on the Myspace live stream of the New Moon Premier last night. I will hold my tongue, but say this. She should stick to her day job. Thoughts?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
4. Have you been to Burger King Lately?
I have! Burger King has some great new promotions for New Moon. I have the 4 new gift cards and they give you great BK crowns. There are also fan packs with a purchase of a 6-pack Burger Shot and aluminum water bottles that are available online.
Check them out! (Countdown #4 has a link to many more New Moon promo items.)
New Moon Music Countdown
THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS!
Today's song is from the New Moon Soundtrack and its by a band that I found to be surprisingly awesome! Today's song is "Friends" by the Band of Skulls.
I heard their song "I know what I am" and was totally blown away! I thought it would be on the soundtrack originally but their song "Friends" made it instead. It is also a great song that I love jamming to! Those at Summit in charge of putting songs on the soundtrack were accidentally sent a copy of "Friends". They heard the song and thought it was a great and it fit well with New Moon.
New Moon is about finding friends. Bella finding Jacob, Jacob finding the pack with Sam and the boys, and Alice coming back to Bella because she saw her fall. Bella also tried to reunite with Jessica and Mike. Which failed, but Jessica is a snot and Mike doesn't stand a chance with Edward and Jake around *DUH*. Take a hint Newton! Anyways, enjoy the tune and let me know what you think!
THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS! Ok, just had to reiterate that!
Today's song is from the New Moon Soundtrack and its by a band that I found to be surprisingly awesome! Today's song is "Friends" by the Band of Skulls.
I heard their song "I know what I am" and was totally blown away! I thought it would be on the soundtrack originally but their song "Friends" made it instead. It is also a great song that I love jamming to! Those at Summit in charge of putting songs on the soundtrack were accidentally sent a copy of "Friends". They heard the song and thought it was a great and it fit well with New Moon.
New Moon is about finding friends. Bella finding Jacob, Jacob finding the pack with Sam and the boys, and Alice coming back to Bella because she saw her fall. Bella also tried to reunite with Jessica and Mike. Which failed, but Jessica is a snot and Mike doesn't stand a chance with Edward and Jake around *DUH*. Take a hint Newton! Anyways, enjoy the tune and let me know what you think!
THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS! THREE DAYS! Ok, just had to reiterate that!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
5. And now a word from our sponsors.
The New Moon merchandising is coming out of the woodworks. We all know about Hot Topic and CafePress. Now there are even more happening. Burger King has some new merchindising hitting stores on Nov 16.
Here is a great pictorial by People Magazine.
Leave a comment and tell us your favorite place to buy NM stuff.
Friday, November 13, 2009
New Moon Countdown
Hey everyone! I just found this site via Ryan Seacrest's Facebook page. MSN put together a virtual tour of Fork's. If can't make the trip to the actual Forks, this is a pretty good depiction of Forks and La Push. It's packed full of video's, pictures, and information about Forks, La Push and surrounding areas. I thought it was pretty good and I noticed that several of the shots and photos featured are ones I have from my own trip there recently and it was so cool to see it! Jamie Campbell-Bower (Caius) narrates the piece on Forks, while Alex Meraz (Paul) narrates for La Push. Hope you check it out! http://msntwilight.com/
New Moon Music Countdown
So here we are! 7 Days until New Moon! Can we really believe it!?
Today's song is a happier song that I found through Stephanie Meyers website which if you haven't checked out her play lists for each book, including Midnight Sun, stop what you're doing and go there NOW. The woman knows great music!
Today's song is "Safe" by Travis. It's a song that describes how being with a certain someone makes you feel safe. I have been listening to New Moon on my ipod and I just listened to the part where Bella makes it across the plaza and slams into Edward. She describes that moment as a moment of perfectness because they are together. She doesn't think about how they are probably going to die, the massive hole in her chest isn't gone but rather like it was never there to begin with and everything is perfect because she is with him. She feels safe, at home, because she is with her true love, her Edward.
Today's song is a happier song that I found through Stephanie Meyers website which if you haven't checked out her play lists for each book, including Midnight Sun, stop what you're doing and go there NOW. The woman knows great music!
Today's song is "Safe" by Travis. It's a song that describes how being with a certain someone makes you feel safe. I have been listening to New Moon on my ipod and I just listened to the part where Bella makes it across the plaza and slams into Edward. She describes that moment as a moment of perfectness because they are together. She doesn't think about how they are probably going to die, the massive hole in her chest isn't gone but rather like it was never there to begin with and everything is perfect because she is with him. She feels safe, at home, because she is with her true love, her Edward.
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
7. Oprah is in the Twilight game. Check out the Twilight page in anticipation of Stephenie Meyer appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show today.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Kim's New Moon Countdown
This is a story that ABC's Nightline featured last night. It was our all motherland our Mecca: Forks, WA! Robert Pattinson was even in it! While we are having some trouble getting the video itself to post, heres the link for now.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9060729
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9060729
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New Moon Music Coundown
Day EIGHT! EIGHT IS GREAT! I can't wait! OK, enough of that. Today's music is something I found while watching the trailers on this site. It was off YouTube and I clicked out of pure curiosity, and wow. THIS IS AWESOME! Please check it out. It's a music video of the song "All the World" by Fauxliage. It is PERFECT for New Moon and the clips that go along are great! So here you are: Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Smexy Kellan
For my fellow kellan lovers..here is his latest magazine scans
ps. I know the girl in them sucks
ps. I know the girl in them sucks
Confirmation Or Not
Im leaving this for you to decide,personally Im gonna stay in my own little bubble and believe all the cullen men are still mine=) Either way we should be happy!!
Burger King is getting redecorated
Squeal starting November 16th....
Purchase a 6-pack BK BURGER SHOTS® Value Meal and get a fan pack with New Moon collectible cards and exclusive offers for special New Moon merchandise! This offer will be available November 16th!
The water bottles are NOT available in the restaurants and sold online while supplies last.
check out http://www.bk.com/en/us/campaigns/new-moon.html for more info
Purchase a 6-pack BK BURGER SHOTS® Value Meal and get a fan pack with New Moon collectible cards and exclusive offers for special New Moon merchandise! This offer will be available November 16th!
The water bottles are NOT available in the restaurants and sold online while supplies last.
check out http://www.bk.com/en/us/campaigns/new-moon.html for more info
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
9. New Moon is all over my TV screen!
I will try to post links to all the different TV posts, trailers, and behind the scenes looks over the next two days.
I will try to post links to all the different TV posts, trailers, and behind the scenes looks over the next two days.
New Moon Music Countdown
So for day NINE...yes, SINGLE DIGITS!!! Day 9 I found this website where there are lyrics to all songs on the soundtrack, performances from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, interviews with the bands on the soundtrack and its a great site that is packed with New Moon deliciousness!
http://www.newmoonthesoundtrack.com/
http://www.newmoonthesoundtrack.com/
Monday, November 9, 2009
New Moon Behind the scenes footage
Here's ten minutes of behind the scenes footage from New Moon! More of Bella and the infamous hit on Paul, her B-day party and Jaspers reaction, and Edward and the other Cullens of course!
Enjoy! TEN DAYS!!
Enjoy! TEN DAYS!!
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
10. Rob talks. And yes Rob, there are some of us who hear of the book before the movie! (Still love ya.)
New Moon Music Countdown
Today's song is "Done All Wrong" by the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The lyrics to this speak pretty clearly. I really like this song, even though I am not familiar with this band. Heres the lyrics:
"done me wrong done all wrong. all the wrong i’ve done i’m sure i’ll live quite long
done all wrong done me wrong all the wrong i’ve done i’m sure i’ll live quite quite long
all the wrong i’ve done, will be undone in song all the wrong i’ve done, will be undone in song if your doing wrong if you’ve done all wrong you can rest assure your gonna live quite long"
Lets make this interactive and YOU tell ME who you think this is about?
Come on, 10 days!!! Lets get physched!!
"done me wrong done all wrong. all the wrong i’ve done i’m sure i’ll live quite long
done all wrong done me wrong all the wrong i’ve done i’m sure i’ll live quite quite long
all the wrong i’ve done, will be undone in song all the wrong i’ve done, will be undone in song if your doing wrong if you’ve done all wrong you can rest assure your gonna live quite long"
Lets make this interactive and YOU tell ME who you think this is about?
Come on, 10 days!!! Lets get physched!!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
11. Great Twilight spoof on Saturday Night Live.
Firelight
Go Taylor Swift.
Firelight
Go Taylor Swift.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Straight from Stephenie!
This was just posted on Stephenie Meyer's website. I love that she is getting back out there to promote New Moon.
November 6, 2009
Hi everybody!
I wanted to apprise you all of a few upcoming things.
You know I've been doing the hermit thing this last year, in so far as media is concerned, and I'm not changing that now, but I am making an exception. I'm doing this for a good reason: I am so pleased and amazed and thrilled with what Chris Weitz has done with New Moon that I want to talk about it, and to show my support for him. And since I'm only doing one interview, better make it big. Really big. So....I will be on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 13th. Check the local listings on Oprah's website to find out what time it will be on where you live.
Of course, most of the questions for Oprah will be designed for a broader audience than just die-hard Twilight fans, and I imagine people who read this site and other fansites will already know most of the answers. To rectify this, I'm going to answer your more specific questions on-line. The official Twilight Saga website (www.TheTwilightSaga.com) will be taking any New Moon movie-related questions you might have for me, and then I'll answer those most frequently asked. I'll post the answers on the Twilight Saga website and also here on my own site. Questions can be submitted to TheTwilightSaga.com from noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, November 9th through noon Tuesday, November 10th. The answers will be posted Monday, November 16th—or New Moon Premiere Day, as it is known around my house. (Details about submitting the questions will be posted first thing Monday morning at TheTwilightSaga.com, you can also get more information below.)
I'm so very excited that you'll all get to see New Moon in just two weeks! Then you'll see what I'm going on about. Until then, think up some good questions for me.
Love,
Steph
November 6, 2009
Hi everybody!
I wanted to apprise you all of a few upcoming things.
You know I've been doing the hermit thing this last year, in so far as media is concerned, and I'm not changing that now, but I am making an exception. I'm doing this for a good reason: I am so pleased and amazed and thrilled with what Chris Weitz has done with New Moon that I want to talk about it, and to show my support for him. And since I'm only doing one interview, better make it big. Really big. So....I will be on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 13th. Check the local listings on Oprah's website to find out what time it will be on where you live.
Of course, most of the questions for Oprah will be designed for a broader audience than just die-hard Twilight fans, and I imagine people who read this site and other fansites will already know most of the answers. To rectify this, I'm going to answer your more specific questions on-line. The official Twilight Saga website (www.TheTwilightSaga.com) will be taking any New Moon movie-related questions you might have for me, and then I'll answer those most frequently asked. I'll post the answers on the Twilight Saga website and also here on my own site. Questions can be submitted to TheTwilightSaga.com from noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, November 9th through noon Tuesday, November 10th. The answers will be posted Monday, November 16th—or New Moon Premiere Day, as it is known around my house. (Details about submitting the questions will be posted first thing Monday morning at TheTwilightSaga.com, you can also get more information below.)
I'm so very excited that you'll all get to see New Moon in just two weeks! Then you'll see what I'm going on about. Until then, think up some good questions for me.
Love,
Steph
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
13. I love Kristen Stewart. There. I said it. Here is a prime example as to why.
Here is part 2.
She is wise beyond her years.
Thanks Access Hollywood.
Here is part 2.
She is wise beyond her years.
Thanks Access Hollywood.
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
14. WOW. I am so jealous that some folks over at People Magazine got a sneak peek at New Moon. They reported back the top five best things about New Moon. You can check it out at their site or right here.
1. Jacob Black's Body: Photos of Taylor Lautner's amazing transformation from a scrawny kid to a rippling teen werewolf already have been making the rounds for months. But the first time Lautner rips off his T-shirt to reveal his muscled chest onscreen, the sight is still gasp-worthy. In fact, Lautner sizzles and smolders throughout New Moon as he walks the line between friendship and romance with Bella (Kristen Stewart). Though Bella's heart belongs to Edward (Robert Pattinson), Launter may steal Pattinson's heartthrob status right out from under his pale nose.
2. Bella and Edward's Reunion: When Edward comes to the (incorrect) conclusion that his love, Bella, is dead, he decides there is no choice but to commit vampire suicide. Of course, the only person who can save him is Bella. When she launches herself through a crowd and across a fountain in an Italian square to push Edward out of harm's way, the sparks that fly between the soul-mates are like fireworks.
3. The Wolf Pack: The actors who play Jacob Black's gang of strapping pals provide the perfect mix of teen tension and ferocious loyalty that exist between the group of guys who realize that one and all are actually werewolves. They snarl and yelp, tease and torment each other, and of course, fight together just like Twilight Saga author Stephanie Meyer describes in her series.
4. Dakota Fanning: She plays the pint-sized vamp, Jane, who wields a daunting power – simply by concentrating she can cause her victims to convulse in excruciating pain. She's not in the movie for very long, but when she focuses those red eyes on her targets and softly whispers, "Pain," everyone will squirm.
5. The Sense of Humor: While the Twilight series is based overwrought teenage angst, director Chris Weitz lightens the mood with some well-placed humor. Bella's human school friends provide comic relief. When one of them has to leave a horror movie because he's ill, Launter's character laughs and says, "What a marshmallow." And when a member of the wolf pack accidentally changes from human to werewolf right in front of Bella, another member quips, "Well, I guess the wolf is out of the bag."
All credit to People Magazine.
1. Jacob Black's Body: Photos of Taylor Lautner's amazing transformation from a scrawny kid to a rippling teen werewolf already have been making the rounds for months. But the first time Lautner rips off his T-shirt to reveal his muscled chest onscreen, the sight is still gasp-worthy. In fact, Lautner sizzles and smolders throughout New Moon as he walks the line between friendship and romance with Bella (Kristen Stewart). Though Bella's heart belongs to Edward (Robert Pattinson), Launter may steal Pattinson's heartthrob status right out from under his pale nose.2. Bella and Edward's Reunion: When Edward comes to the (incorrect) conclusion that his love, Bella, is dead, he decides there is no choice but to commit vampire suicide. Of course, the only person who can save him is Bella. When she launches herself through a crowd and across a fountain in an Italian square to push Edward out of harm's way, the sparks that fly between the soul-mates are like fireworks.
3. The Wolf Pack: The actors who play Jacob Black's gang of strapping pals provide the perfect mix of teen tension and ferocious loyalty that exist between the group of guys who realize that one and all are actually werewolves. They snarl and yelp, tease and torment each other, and of course, fight together just like Twilight Saga author Stephanie Meyer describes in her series.
4. Dakota Fanning: She plays the pint-sized vamp, Jane, who wields a daunting power – simply by concentrating she can cause her victims to convulse in excruciating pain. She's not in the movie for very long, but when she focuses those red eyes on her targets and softly whispers, "Pain," everyone will squirm. 5. The Sense of Humor: While the Twilight series is based overwrought teenage angst, director Chris Weitz lightens the mood with some well-placed humor. Bella's human school friends provide comic relief. When one of them has to leave a horror movie because he's ill, Launter's character laughs and says, "What a marshmallow." And when a member of the wolf pack accidentally changes from human to werewolf right in front of Bella, another member quips, "Well, I guess the wolf is out of the bag."
All credit to People Magazine.
New Moon Music Countdown
We are officially at the two week mark! Feel free to go nuts right now, its ok...I will wait for you to finish.
Ok? Feel better?
Today's song is a bonus track from The New Moon Soundtrack from itunes and is "All I believe in" by The Magic Numbers w/ Amandou & Mariam. The lyrics "heart I want you to be strong, I need you to be all I believe in." Bella needs her heart to be not broken. No her heart isn't broken, it's SHATTERED. When Edward left he destroyed her heart, out of love, but still destroyed it.
The song has a unique sound and very unique portions that set it apart from the others on the soundtrack. If you've heard it once and wasn't feeling it...I urge you to try it again. It grows on you! Plus the magic numbers are a good band!
Please share your thoughts and comments! 14 DAYS!!
Ok? Feel better?
Today's song is a bonus track from The New Moon Soundtrack from itunes and is "All I believe in" by The Magic Numbers w/ Amandou & Mariam. The lyrics "heart I want you to be strong, I need you to be all I believe in." Bella needs her heart to be not broken. No her heart isn't broken, it's SHATTERED. When Edward left he destroyed her heart, out of love, but still destroyed it.
The song has a unique sound and very unique portions that set it apart from the others on the soundtrack. If you've heard it once and wasn't feeling it...I urge you to try it again. It grows on you! Plus the magic numbers are a good band!
Please share your thoughts and comments! 14 DAYS!!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
14. Can you believe there are only 14 days until New Moon comes out in theaters. Here is one of the trailers from Summit.
New Moon Music Countdown
In 14 days (yes I said 14 days) We will be putting on our New Moon gear, blasting the soundtrack, and heading to the theatre for the midnight showing of the long awaited release of New Moon. Can you taste the popcorn and hear the swooning people!?!
Today's song is by Lykke Li and is entitled Possibility. This song just oozes heartache. The lyrics "theres a possibility that all Ive had is all Im gon get." To me this is Bella at her lowest point and thinking that her life is truly over becuase the best thing to her is gone. Forever. She will never have anything remotely close to Edward again. " So tell me when you hear my heart stop, You're the only one that knows Tell me when you hear my silence, There's a possibility I wouldn't know" Bella is literally feeling like she is dieing. Her heart in her mind, has stopped. If you have ever been through a break-up that wasn't your choice, you can't deny that you haven't felt like how this song describes the pain.
Let me know what you think, but I really like this song. I didn't at first but the more I really listened to the lyrics and how the music flows, I loved it. Hope you find it fitting as well!
Today's song is by Lykke Li and is entitled Possibility. This song just oozes heartache. The lyrics "theres a possibility that all Ive had is all Im gon get." To me this is Bella at her lowest point and thinking that her life is truly over becuase the best thing to her is gone. Forever. She will never have anything remotely close to Edward again. " So tell me when you hear my heart stop, You're the only one that knows Tell me when you hear my silence, There's a possibility I wouldn't know" Bella is literally feeling like she is dieing. Her heart in her mind, has stopped. If you have ever been through a break-up that wasn't your choice, you can't deny that you haven't felt like how this song describes the pain.
Let me know what you think, but I really like this song. I didn't at first but the more I really listened to the lyrics and how the music flows, I loved it. Hope you find it fitting as well!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
15. All dressed up and everywhere to go.
It seems our favorite vampires and werewolves are appearing all over the newsstands for the next two months. Here are just a few more shots from the December 2009 Harper Bazaar photo shoot.
It seems our favorite vampires and werewolves are appearing all over the newsstands for the next two months. Here are just a few more shots from the December 2009 Harper Bazaar photo shoot.
New Moon Music Countdown
HOLY CROW! 2 Weeks until we are all reunited with Bella, Edward, and the rest of the Cullens and wolves! What a glorious day that will be yea!?
Keeping with the New Moon Soundtrack theme I have going here, today's song is "I Belong to you" by Muse. Stephenie Meyer loves Muse and so Twilighters have been introduced to their musical genius. They made their debut with Supermassive Blackhole in Twilight but they have been around for many years. If you don't have their songs, just search them on itunes and click away! They are FABULOUS!
"I belong to you" is a song upbeat which is rare on the NM soundtrack, the book is not sunshine and rainbows so why should the soundtrack?, and it appears to be one of the more popular songs. The lyrics go along with Bella I feel. She goes all the way to Italy to save him, face the Volturi for crying out loug to prove to him that she isn't dead and she loves him regardless of what he says. All with the mind set that he doesn't want her but because of her devotion to him she will do that to save him. It is the reason I love New Moon so much, Bella is saving Edward for once. Really shows she isn't as fragile as Edward thinks, and that even a vampire could use a human to save them. "I traveled half the world to say 'i belong to you' " are perfect lyrics for the scene where they are reunited. So let me know what you think! Yay? Nay?
Keeping with the New Moon Soundtrack theme I have going here, today's song is "I Belong to you" by Muse. Stephenie Meyer loves Muse and so Twilighters have been introduced to their musical genius. They made their debut with Supermassive Blackhole in Twilight but they have been around for many years. If you don't have their songs, just search them on itunes and click away! They are FABULOUS!
"I belong to you" is a song upbeat which is rare on the NM soundtrack, the book is not sunshine and rainbows so why should the soundtrack?, and it appears to be one of the more popular songs. The lyrics go along with Bella I feel. She goes all the way to Italy to save him, face the Volturi for crying out loug to prove to him that she isn't dead and she loves him regardless of what he says. All with the mind set that he doesn't want her but because of her devotion to him she will do that to save him. It is the reason I love New Moon so much, Bella is saving Edward for once. Really shows she isn't as fragile as Edward thinks, and that even a vampire could use a human to save them. "I traveled half the world to say 'i belong to you' " are perfect lyrics for the scene where they are reunited. So let me know what you think! Yay? Nay?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
16. All dressed up and everywhere to go.
It seems our favorite vampires and werewolves are appearing all over the newsstands for the next two months. Here are just a few shots from the December 2009 Harper Bazaar photo shoot. (Four more tomorrow.)
It seems our favorite vampires and werewolves are appearing all over the newsstands for the next two months. Here are just a few shots from the December 2009 Harper Bazaar photo shoot. (Four more tomorrow.)
New Moon Music Countdown
16 days (deep breath) 16 days (deep breath)...thats it just keep breathing!
Today's song is another one from the New Moon Soundtrack. And the winner is.........
"White Demon Love Song" by The Killers. Now this is just my take but let me know what you guys think too.
When I hear this song I think of Edward being the "white demon" to Bella because he is so pale, and he hides his "selfish kiss" from her because he is gone, she has no idea where he is. He sings in her dreams, "she likes the way he sings, white demon love songs in her dreams", because thats the only time Bella sees him. "Let us be in love" are lyrics that remind me of Bella thinking thats all she wants from Edward. She just wants to be with him, near him, wherever that may be. Stay tuned for more tomorrow!
Today's song is another one from the New Moon Soundtrack. And the winner is.........
"White Demon Love Song" by The Killers. Now this is just my take but let me know what you guys think too.
When I hear this song I think of Edward being the "white demon" to Bella because he is so pale, and he hides his "selfish kiss" from her because he is gone, she has no idea where he is. He sings in her dreams, "she likes the way he sings, white demon love songs in her dreams", because thats the only time Bella sees him. "Let us be in love" are lyrics that remind me of Bella thinking thats all she wants from Edward. She just wants to be with him, near him, wherever that may be. Stay tuned for more tomorrow!
Monday, November 2, 2009
New Moon Music Countdown
11/20/2009 is just around the corner! I for one am about to burst with the excitement from the year long wait we have had to endure since Twilight came out. So from here on out, the songs will be from the New Moon Soundtrack!
First up is "Satellite Heart" by Anya Marina. This soundtrack has caused some discussion that its too sad, or depressing and some folks don't like it. Well, guess what....New Moon is a sad and depressing book. The love of Bella's life has left her broken, a mess, and without hope or purpose. The song is very fitting, just listen to the lyrics. For example "Im a satellite heart, lost in the dark im spun out so far, but I'll be true to you". And "you know I haven't slept in weeks, you're the only thing I see." If these are Bella I don't know what is. Anyways, thats my two cents and I hope you enjoy the soundtrack and of course, go crazy for the New Moon release in 17 days!!!
First up is "Satellite Heart" by Anya Marina. This soundtrack has caused some discussion that its too sad, or depressing and some folks don't like it. Well, guess what....New Moon is a sad and depressing book. The love of Bella's life has left her broken, a mess, and without hope or purpose. The song is very fitting, just listen to the lyrics. For example "Im a satellite heart, lost in the dark im spun out so far, but I'll be true to you". And "you know I haven't slept in weeks, you're the only thing I see." If these are Bella I don't know what is. Anyways, thats my two cents and I hope you enjoy the soundtrack and of course, go crazy for the New Moon release in 17 days!!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
18. Set your DVRs!
This taken from Twilighters Anonymous who got it from some one else who got it from someone else. This just saves us all the work.
Gossip Cop is back this morning with even more scheduled T.V. appearances for a few of the cast members of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. This time around, they have scheduled appearances for not only Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart, but also for Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, and Nikki Reed. Read full details below:
“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” will have Kristen Stewart on November 18, Taylor Lautner on November 19, and Ashley Greene on November 24.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will have Peter Facinelli on November 25, Nikki Reed on December 2, and Ashley Greene on December 3.
And because the list continues to get longer and longer, I’ve compiled a complete (as of now) list of scheduled cast T.V. appearances set to take place over the next few weeks, organized by each individual actor. We will continue to update it as more are confirmed:
Robert Pattinson:
• “The Late Show with David Letterman” - November 18th
• “The Today Show” - November 18th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 19th
• “The Ellen Degeneres Show” - November 20th (taped November 17th)
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Kristen Stewart:
• “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” - November 16th
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 18th
• “The Today Show” - November 18th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 18th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Taylor Lautner:
• “The Jay Leno Show” - November 16th
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 19th
• “The Today Show” - November 20th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 20th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Ashley Greene:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
• “The Late Show with David Letterman” - November 23rd
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 24th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - December 3rd
Nikki Reed:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - December 2nd
Peter Facinelli:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 25th
Kellan Lutz:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
Bronson Pelletier:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
Michael Sheen:
• “The Late Late Show with Creg Ferguson” - November 23rd
Phew! That’s it for now, folks. Get your popcorn and your DVRs set - the cast has a busy T.V. month coming up!
*Notice an error or a missing appearance? Let us know in the comments.
This taken from Twilighters Anonymous who got it from some one else who got it from someone else. This just saves us all the work.
Gossip Cop is back this morning with even more scheduled T.V. appearances for a few of the cast members of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. This time around, they have scheduled appearances for not only Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart, but also for Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, and Nikki Reed. Read full details below:
“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” will have Kristen Stewart on November 18, Taylor Lautner on November 19, and Ashley Greene on November 24.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will have Peter Facinelli on November 25, Nikki Reed on December 2, and Ashley Greene on December 3.
And because the list continues to get longer and longer, I’ve compiled a complete (as of now) list of scheduled cast T.V. appearances set to take place over the next few weeks, organized by each individual actor. We will continue to update it as more are confirmed:
Robert Pattinson:
• “The Late Show with David Letterman” - November 18th
• “The Today Show” - November 18th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 19th
• “The Ellen Degeneres Show” - November 20th (taped November 17th)
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Kristen Stewart:
• “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” - November 16th
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 18th
• “The Today Show” - November 18th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 18th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Taylor Lautner:
• “The Jay Leno Show” - November 16th
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 19th
• “The Today Show” - November 20th
• “Live! with Regis and Kelly” - November 20th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 20th (taped November 6th)
Ashley Greene:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
• “The Late Show with David Letterman” - November 23rd
• “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” - November 24th
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - December 3rd
Nikki Reed:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - December 2nd
Peter Facinelli:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” - November 25th
Kellan Lutz:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
Bronson Pelletier:
• “Much on Demand” (Canada) - November 13th
Michael Sheen:
• “The Late Late Show with Creg Ferguson” - November 23rd
Phew! That’s it for now, folks. Get your popcorn and your DVRs set - the cast has a busy T.V. month coming up!
*Notice an error or a missing appearance? Let us know in the comments.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
20. Have you ever wondered what the New Moon casts like to do when just hanging out at the hotel?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
New Moon Music Countdown
So as we all know the soundtrack is out and there are alot of mixed feelings about it! With only 21 days left I am so giddy for the midnight showing of New Moon I can almost scream!
Today's song is "Speeding Cars" by Imogen Heap. Its a great song that captures how "the day you hope would never come" has come for Bella, it tells about the emotions that Bella experiences and its apart of growing up. The song is beautiful and goes well with New Moon vibe in terms of music. This song has quickly become a favorite of mine and I hope you enjoy it too!
Today's song is "Speeding Cars" by Imogen Heap. Its a great song that captures how "the day you hope would never come" has come for Bella, it tells about the emotions that Bella experiences and its apart of growing up. The song is beautiful and goes well with New Moon vibe in terms of music. This song has quickly become a favorite of mine and I hope you enjoy it too!
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
21. Vanity Fair started their salute to Twilight a few days ago.
Here is a interview with Our favorite vampire dad, Peter Facinelli.
Vanity Fair
If you want to check out the other interviews, click here.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
22. New Moon kisses.
Check out this extended kissing scene from the Scream Awards 2009 show.
Check out this extended kissing scene from the Scream Awards 2009 show.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
23. New Moon - Behind the scenes.
There are so many clips and trailers out there now. I'm torn as to whether to watch them all or be excited and surprised at the theatre. Heres another one if you wanna sneak preview.
There are so many clips and trailers out there now. I'm torn as to whether to watch them all or be excited and surprised at the theatre. Heres another one if you wanna sneak preview.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
24. New Moon TV Commercial
I could not believe my eyes last night.
I could not believe my eyes last night.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
25. Did you see the brand new New Moon clip?
Here is the 9 second clip.
Here is the 9 second clip.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
26. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
27. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
28. Did you see the latest clip from New Moon?
No. Well here is the Volturi fight scene.
No. Well here is the Volturi fight scene.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
29. Did you see the exclusive New Moon clip on Access tonight?
No. Well here it is.
No. Well here it is.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
30. Did you see the exclusive New Moon clip on Entertainment TV last night?
No. Where here it is.
Bella and Paul go at it!
No. Where here it is.
Bella and Paul go at it!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
31. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
New Moon Music Countdown
We are at 31 days! 31 PEOPLE! Sooooo close I can almost taste the popcorn and hear little girls scream as Edward pops on the screen...or is that my own voice?! Never the less, here is today's song!
"Happiness is Over Rated" by The Airborne Toxic Event. I think this is something that could be from Edward OR Bella. I can't really decide. But it is a great song that sings about losing someone and yet it has an upbeat vibe to it!
Anyways, 31 days! 31 days! SQUEEEE!!! Enjoy!
"Happiness is Over Rated" by The Airborne Toxic Event. I think this is something that could be from Edward OR Bella. I can't really decide. But it is a great song that sings about losing someone and yet it has an upbeat vibe to it!
Anyways, 31 days! 31 days! SQUEEEE!!! Enjoy!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
32. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
33. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
34. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
35. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
36. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
HAWT!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
HAWT!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
37. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
38. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
39. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Kim's 100 Days until New Moon Countdown
40. New Moon Movie Companion
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
Some pictures from the New Moon Illustrated Companion have leaked online. They look great. Check back everyday for the next two weeks for a new picture.
Enjoy!
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